North & South of Portugal Self Drive

Portugal

HIGHLIGHTS
Oporto:
This city is Portugal’s second largest city and known for its namesake port wine.

Lisbon:
Portugal’s capital city is an adventure in itself, offering cultural gems such as fado, culinary treats like pasteis de Belem and romantic city views.

Fatima:
This religious pilgrimage spot welcomes up to six million visitors a year where it is believed that the Virgin Mary appeared.

Sintra:
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is perhaps one of the most stunning sights in all of Europe. Explore its colourful castle, impressive architectural gems and verdant surroundings.

Evora:
A beautiful mediaeval town offering centuries of history and charm.

Lagos:
Perfect combination between history, magnificent beaches and cliffs, make Lagos a perfect destination for any type of tourism.

DAY 1 | ARRIVAL PORTO
Arrive at the Porto International Airport and pick your car hire up. You'll be provided with your travel instructions and documents. Have the rest of the day at leisure to know Oporto enchanting city and designated an UNESCO World Heritage site for its historic buildings and outstanding monuments, highlights of Portugal’s second largest city.

Go back to your hotel for dinner (included).

Overnight in Porto on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Vila Gale Porto, or similar.

DAY 2 | PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel (included), get to know the marvelous city or drive to the closet interesting localities. We suggest to visit San Fracisco Church, the best baroque example in the north, the Stock Exchange Palace with its famous Moorish Hall or one of the famous Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting. All city centre such as Santa Catarina street, the best pedestrian street for shopping, Café Majestic, Sao Bento Train Station.

Overnight in Porto on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Overnight in Porto on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Vila Gale Porto, or similar.

DAY 3 | PORTO – LISBON (345 km – 3h30m)
Early in the morning, after breakfast (included), drive to Lisbon. We suggest to visit before Fátima one of the most important centres of pilgrimage. Batalha – visit the beautiful Monastery, classified of World Interest by UNESCO, its architecture is in flamboyant gothic with a mixing of the manueline style. Alcobaça visit one of the most beautiful Cistercian Abbey, which stands in the heart of the small town, also known for its blue pottery. Óbidos - a medieval village surrounded by walls and kept in its original style. Mafra - visit of the majestic Convent - famous for its mixture of styles and for the so well combined marble colours. Once the day is over, head back to the hotel for dinner (included).

Overnight in Lisbon on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Sana Malhoa, or similar.

DAY 4 | LISBON
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel (included) before setting off to discover and enjoy Lisbon, Europe's second-oldest capital (after Athens) and once home to the world's greatest explorers. It is one of the world's great historical cities, with characteristic and surprising sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that make it a paradise for walkers and photographers. We recommend to visit: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, São Jorge Castle and the famous quarters of Alfama and Bairro Alto, Museu dos Azulejos e Museu dos Coches or drive to closest localities as Sintra and its old city centre and its Royal Palace or Cabo da Roca, the most western point in Europe, the cosmopolitan villages and pleasant seaside resorts of Cascais and Estoril.

Overnight in Lisbon on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel Sana Malhoa, or similar.

DAY 5 | LISBON – LAGOS (305 km– 3h30m)
Have breakfast at the hotel (included), and drive to Lagos in Algarve. On the way, on the way, you can either pass by Évora – considered “World Patrimony” by UNESCO in 1986. It is partially enclosed by medieval walls and has a Roman temple and many monuments from various historical periods. We recommend also a stop in Beja - Beja’s rich history has been preserved in its architecture and can still be glimpsed in the narrow tangle of cobbled streets in the historic centre.

Go back to the hotel for dinner and rest (included).

Overnight in Lagos on a half-board basis.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Vila Gale Lagos, or similar.

DAY 6 | LAGOS
Breakfast at hotel (Included). Today we suggest Algarve: situated on the extreme South of Portugal, this part of the territory was the last to be conquered from the Moors by the Portuguese King Dom Afonso III, in 1292.

Overnight in Lagos on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Vila Gale Lagos, or similar.

DAY 7 | LAGOS
After breakfast in the morning (included), keep discovering Portugal. Traces of Moorish presence are still seen in its unique terraces, chimneys and whitewashed houses. You can either relax and enjoy your hotel or just take some time to enjoy one of the beaches nearby. However there any interesting places/localities that we recommend the visit of: Lagos/ Sagres/ Cabo S.Vicente/ Silves/ Ferragudo.

Overnight in Lagos on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Vila Gale Lagos, or similar.

DAY 8 | DEPARTURE LAGOS - FARO
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included) before driving to Faro's Airport, where customers are to drop the car off before taking their return flight back home.

INCLUSIONS

  • Unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver.
  • Meals as indicated
  • 3-4 star Hotel
  • Car rental
  • Airport meet and greet
  • Breakfast

Exclusions

  • Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme.
  • Tickets
  • Baby and child car seats
  • Travel insurance
  • Road tolls
  • Fuel cost

Terms & Conditions

  • Redeem information: Voucher type: Printed, Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
  • Location: Start point: Oporto Airport, Please confirm flight details in advance.
  • End point: Same as the starting point
  • Schedule: Duration: 8 Days
  • Guide options: Guide type: Not included
  • Requirements: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.

North & South of Portugal Self Drive

08 Days / 07 Nights

Starting From:

OMR 375

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